I am looking at starting my own business but am concernced I won't be able to get a business account due to poor past credit, has anyone been in the same position and managed to find a provider.
HSBC do a very good business account with 18 months free business banking. I had a lousy credit rating when I opened my business account but it was no problem as I bank with HSBC.
Try your bank first though, you may find them more favourable than you think.